Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Xena's POV

The movie started, filling the room with eerie sounds and dimmed lighting. I think I lasted maybe five minutes before my eyes closed.

"Is she asleep already?" I heard William ask.

Ryder walked over and nudged me gently. "Xena?" he said softly. When I didn't respond, he tucked the blanket around me more securely. “It's been a rough day for her," he said in

a low voice.

"Amara's out too," William whispered.

"What exactly are you planning to do here? This isn't just some girl you brought home," William turned to Ryder, his voice accusatory.

"I know that. I'm certain she's my mate. I couldn't leave her there," Ryder responded.

"So you brought the danger here instead? I've heard about Tatum. The guy is brutal, and once she turns eighteen, he'll mark her against her will."

"I know!" Ryder hissed. "Logan and I have been talking. He's extremely protective of her. Though he won't tell me exactly why, she's been on the radar of the pack Alphas for

years."

"Amara says it's because she's too smart. She can see patterns that no one else can— makes her a deadly threat to any enemy. How do you think her father climbed to where he is now? Sure, he's ruthless and kills without mercy, but she's his secret weapon."

protecting her. No matter how smart

agreement,"

to sleep

The words hit me like a punch to the

response.

I've seen how

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is personal,

keep my distance in case I'm

her brain, she'd be your perfect match. She has

Luna," William said, raising his

think I could be the mate of a pack

off to everyone. But once we

least it won't be to the death, but it's still serious as

in case. William, you need to make sure

you train

but I don't think I can

already treating her like your mate, aren't

A silence that made

to bed. I'll see you tomorrow. I'll stay home with the girls tomorrow," Ryder

taking care of

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